True! and I name all honest men like-minded. I never charge a man but with those acts To which his character deliberately Impels him; for alas! the violence Of blind misunderstandings often thrusts The very best of us from the right track. You came through Frauenberg. Did the Count Gallas Say nothing to you? Tell me. He's my friend. (BUTLER: His words were lost on me.) It grieves me sorely To hear it: for his counsel was most wise. I had myself the like to offer. (BUTLER: Spare Yourself the trouble--me the embarrassment. To have deserved so ill your good opinion.) The time is precious--let us talk openly. You know how matters stand here. Wallenstein Meditates treason--I can tell you further, He has committed treason; but few hours Have past since he a covenant concluded With the enemy. The messengers are now Full on their way to Egra and to Prague. To-morrow he intends to lead us over To the enemy. But he deceives himself; For prudence wakes--the emperor has still Many and faithful friends here, and they stand In closest union, mighty though unseen. This manifesto sentences the duke-- Recalls the obedience of the army from him, And summons all the loyal, all the honest, To join and recognize in me their leader. Choose--will you share with us an honest cause? Or with the evil share an evil lot? BUTLER (rises). His lot is mine.

Octavio Piccolomini Monologue from The Death of Wallenstein

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